TEAM CAPTAIN S CHECK LIST

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1 TEAM CAPTAIN S CHECK LIST BEFORE THE SEASON 1. Attend mandatory Captain s meeting. Inform all team members of any important information received, including: rules, sportsmanship issues, FISC Adult Soccer League Handbook policies, and play-off information. It is imperative that you provide current (and the one that you check most frequently) to FISC and FISC Programming Director. Do not opt out of FISC s YOU ARE CRUCIAL TO OUR COMMUNICATION PROCESS. 2. Know FISC policies and sport s rules. Make sure that you know and understand the rules of the sport you are participating in. ASK QUESTIONS or seek clarification prior to the start of the session. Go over the rules of your sport and the FISC with your teammates 3. Team name. Team names that are sexually suggestive, contain profanity or are otherwise offensive may not be used while participating in all activities or services offered by FISC. 4. Discuss proper attire with team. All teams are required to wear like colored shirts and should provide an alternative color in the event of a color conflict. Tank tops, sport bras, altered t-shirts and clothing of an offensive nature or containing profanity will not be allowed, while participating in FISC activities. FISC Staff will require participants with noncompliant clothing to change prior to participation.

2 5. Distribute & Review Handbook. Obtain copies of sport(s) rules and FISC Adult Soccer League Handbook (available from the FISC Program Director s Office or online at Inform your team members of ALL program policies and rules. 6. Register your team. Use registration form provided. DO NOT DELAY. Teams MUST meet the required minimum number of paid players/spots in their sport in order to be scheduled one week prior to the start of the session. NO EXCEPTIONS. Required PLAYERS/SPOTS Per Sport: Soccer: 10 Lacrosse: 10 Flag Football: 12 Field Hockey: 10 Rosters must be submitted at least one (1) week prior to the beginning of each session. New sessions are opened in week three (3) of the current session. To secure your team spot, do not delay, as spots are limited and filled on a first come first served basis. Returning teams must update rosters as needed and document changes with FISC s, Director of Programming. 8. Secure Your Team Spot. Due ONE WEEK prior to the start of each session. Each team must meet the minimum requirement of paid players, in order to be scheduled. Each Team Captain is expected to assist and encourage players to meet his/her financial obligations with FISC. PAY MONTHLY. * Players already on a monthly payment plan will automatically be entered on a roster. There are four monthly plan options available depending on the frequency of play. Select one that suits your participation.

3 We ask that you encourage your players to consider signing up for the money saving monthly plan. This plan expedites the registration process and ensures the commitment of a player, but also helps to lighten your responsibilities as a captain. *For Adult Soccer Teams Only PAY PER SESSION. Players not on monthly plan will be invoiced and their invoice will be ed to the address on file. Invoice must be paid prior to players inclusion on the roster and can be paid either in person at the FISC Welcome Desk, on line at using the Your Account tab, or by phone, Must be paid at least one (1) week prior to the beginning of the session to avoid be assessed a $10 late fee. PLAYER X SPOTS. If you fail to reach the minimum required roster spots, you (and/or your team collectively) may pay up to two (2) remaining spots ( Player X ) to complete your roster and secure your team spot. These Player X spots may be used to designate a player no later than the end of week six (6) using a Hardship Request Form or utilize this spot as a revolving Guest player spot, which you may utilize each week by a qualified player of your choice. You can also invite potential new players (utilizing one of the Player X spots) to play with your team to see if the player is a good fit for your team without a permanent commitment. For playoffs Player X spot must be declared prior to week six (6) using the Hardship Request form in order for that player to be eligible for playoffs. 9. Send team schedule information. After the schedule is posted, inform all team members of the day, time and location of your first scheduled game.

4 10. Stay in close contact with the FISC Program Director s Office. This is the best way to learn of any changes, which may directly affect your team. DURING THE SEASON 1. Finalize All Rosters. All Rosters are finalized after week two (2) of any session and no further changes may be made other than through a Hardship Request or the addition of a Free Agent/New Player. As captain, you will be asked to confirm and sign your roster verifying the players on your teams. Please review this carefully. If you are unable to attend the game on this night, designate a team member to sign your roster for you or notify the Programming Office to confirm your roster via Keep track of your Team Members/Game Day It is your responsibility to know who is on your team and to make sure that everyone is valid on the team s roster. A. All team members must check in with FISC Staff by presenting their valid FISC ID Card before each game at the check-in kiosks or at the Welcome Desk before they enter the field of play, if they arrive late. GUEST PLAYER POLICY - No Guest Players are permitted after 10 minutes of running game clock. - Teams are permitted to add up to a maximum of TWO (2) Guest Players per match. THIS INCLUDES UTILIZATION OF PLAYER X SPOT - All Guest Players must check in at the Welcome Desk to ensure that they are eligible to play by meeting the program requirements and that they have a current/valid/active FISC ID/REWARDS card. - A GUEST PLAYER PASS is required prior to joining the team. - There is no fee for adding Guest Players to reach maximum field allowance. - If a team has met the maximum field allowance, there is a $15 per Guest Player fee to add other players - There are NO Guest Players permitted during playoffs. - Teams that violate the Guest Player Policy will automatically forfeit the match.

5 B. Player Eligibility- Each player must meet FISC program eligibility requirements outlined in the FISC Adult Soccer League Handbook. Not more than two guest players per team. Failure to follow these policies will result in forfeit. C. Game Time- Your team must have at least the minimum number of eligible participants at game time to start the game. Minimum number of players required to start: Soccer: 5 Lacrosse: 5 Flag Football: 4 Field Hockey: 5 Field Allowance: Soccer: 7 Lacrosse: 7 Flag Football: 6 Field Hockey: 7 Each team has a 10-minute grace period from the start of their game to meet the minimum field requirements outlined above. The 10 minutes is a running game clock. D. Game Forfeit- Be courteous and inform the FISC Welcome Desk at least two hours prior of any forfeits. It is imperative to communicate directly with a FISC staff person to ensure the message is received. DO NOT leave voice mail and/or DO NOT send WITHOUT ALSO SPEAKING TO STAFF PERSON confirming the forfeit. 3. Validate and Sign Game Cards. Check win/loss records when signing the game cards at the end of your game.

6 We assume these records to be correct. PLAY-OFF seeds are selected on the basis of these records. Any records, which appear to be incorrect, must be reported immediately to the FISC Program Director s office. 4. During inclement weather. Check for any announcements of schedule changes. Contact the team members to inform them of current game status. 5. Keeping up with your Roster. A. Submitting a Hardship Request If player is injured or moves out of the area, you may submit a hardship request to fill the player s spot. The new player must meet program requirements and have a valid FISC ID/ Rewards card. B. Submitting Free Agent/New Player You may also add a FREE AGENT player to your roster at any time up until week 6, to be eligible for playoffs. The FREE AGENT must meet program requirements and have a valid FISC ID/ Rewards Card. 6. Stick to the game schedule. Play all games as scheduled. A successful team captain and team avoid forfeits at all costs. AFTER THE SEASON We welcome your feedback! Stop by the FISC Program Director s Office any staff member and give us suggestions and/or comments that will help us improve our programs. FISC cares! For roster changes, management and updates, please contact FISC s Adult League Coordinator